The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 1 trains that leave Barnstaple for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 312 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 312 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:35 Barnstaple | 5h40 | 17:15 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport
Distance 312 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 07:34 |
Last train 11:35 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport train

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Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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